I remember you.
A father and my rock
“Let’s go,” you said.
Long car rides, the songs we sang off-key.
Rebels in the wind
I remember.
I remember you.
Reaching for the dial
Slam up the volume
Me. Switching the station to Jim Morrison’s lyrics
Rebels in the wind
I remember.
I remember you.
The rock candy laughter Saturdays
The ocean we sailed
The campfires and crab shucks on the beach.
Rebels in the wind
I remember.
I remember you.
Once lost, then found anew
Your lowered mortal head
The words you spoke, wary, shielded, and broken
Rebels in the wind
I remember.
I remember you.
Late- nights under glittering stars
The biting scent of cigar
“Sit awhile,” you said. Together wrapped in silence.
Rebels in the wind
I remember.
I remember you.
Your compassion and your wit
Where have you disappeared?
A presence sensed; hidden, you pace alongside me.
Rebels in the wind
I remember.
